Louise & Ben’s Wedding at Willie the Boatman, St Peters

Brews, Love, and Fairy Lights: Louise & Ben's Down-to-Earth Wedding at Willie the Boatman

Capturing Louise and Ben's wedding at Willie the Boatman, nestled in the vibrant Inner-west of Sydney, was a photographer's dream come true. The brewery's unique and cool ambience provided the perfect backdrop for a wedding that exuded a laid-back and fun vibe. The extended canapes, photobooth, and the enchanting glow of fairy lights added to the magical atmosphere. However, the highlight of the day was undoubtedly photographing Louise and Ben's couples portraits. This down-to-earth couple radiated genuine love and joy, making the photos a true reflection of their personalities. The entire celebration was a blend of uniqueness, warmth, and a touch of coolness that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the couple and the venue.

Tell me about your ‘The Beginning’

“We first met on Tinder where all the best love stories start. Ben sent a photo of a loaf of bread he was proud of baking and we ended up communicating in bread-related puns for ages.

When we finally went on a real life date we had a picnic in Camperdown park. Ben brought along all these homemade pickles, yummy meats and even lactose free cheese for me. I remember all these dogs wanted in on the picnic and we totally embraced it and loved playing with the dogs. Now we have a dog of our own!”

When and where did you get engaged?

“We were travelling in Spain and decided to watch the sunset on one of our last nights in Madrid. We found a park called “Park of the 7 Tits” named after the 7 hills around the park that had views over the city! As we were watching the sunset Ben gave me a big hug and asked if I wanted to get married. I asked “Are you proposing right now?!” and when I realized that was what was happening of course I said yes. We were so excited and decided to celebrate by eating our body weight in churros for dessert.”

What style/theme have you chosen for your Willie the Boatman Wedding?

“The wedding is at a brewery called Willie the Boatman which is laid back, eclectic, and fun so we've embraced that with other parts of the styling.”

What are you most looking forward to on the day?

“The vows and having a big party with everyone we love!”

Top Tips!

“It is possible to arrange a wedding in three months.”

Willie the Boatman Wedding - The Vendors

The Venue - Willie the Boatman

Makeup - Lauren Brook

Celebrant - Wed by Beck

Photobooth - In an Instant Photobooth

Florist - Floreatfloral